Penguin Test Review

When light is absorbed by a substance, it is neither reflected nor transmitted through the substance.

• True

• False

Electromagnetic radiation include visible light, gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet light, infrared waves, microwaves, and radio waves.

• True

• False

Plants appear green because green light is...

• Reflected

• Absorbed

Which angle of light will heat the wood the most?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which statement is true about a red brick?

• A red brick reflects blue and green light and absorbs red light.

• A red brick reflects red light and absorbs blue and green light.

• A red brick reflects blue light and absorbs red and green light.

• A red brick reflects green light and absorbs blue and red light.

A student sets four bricks in sunlight as shown below. Which brick will get the hottest?

• Green Brick

• Red Brick

• White Brick

• Black Brick

Energy that is transmitted through space by light waves is called radiation. The wood gets hotter because it gains thermal energy from the light waves.

• True

• False

This picture illustrates the ________________ which heats up the planet.

• Greenhouse effect

• Holes in the ozone layer.

The transfer of heat from one object to another by direct contact.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Transfer of heat in a room by a fan _______________.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation